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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.57, 652.01 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.57, 652.01 and 276.08 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.57 : 652.01 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.57/652.01 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.57x = 652.01 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.57x = 180,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002.28/472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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